THE PARISH MAGAZINE

WELCOME TO All SAINTS CHURCH, POCKLINGTON

August 2019

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THE POCKLINGTON GROUP OF PARISHES

The Combined Benefices of Pocklington Wold and Londesborough Wold Ministry Team Clergy Vicar-vacancy - with welcome assistance from the following retired clergy who have the Archbishop’s Permission to Officiate (PTO) Revd Shelagh Jones 01430 871612 Revd Les Slow 303888 Revd Tony Burdon 304290 Revd Pam Burdon 304290 Revd Canon Rodney Nicholson 01430 650271

Deacon Revd Bronnie Broadhurst 307479

Readers Mr Mike Bailey 01430 873318 Mr David Rumbelow 306056 Mr Brian Snelson 302206 Mrs Pam Dean 303278 Mrs Barbara Myerscough (in training) 303331 Mrs Annie Harrison (in training) 01377 288070

Recognised Parish Assistants W = Worship P= Pastoral

Dr Brian James 01377 288148 W Mrs Joy Hadley 306655 W/P Mrs Freda Bailey 01430 873318 W/P Mrs Lyn Stanton 302073 P

Pastoral Team: Coordinator: Revd Bronnie Broadhurst tel 307479 Mrs Lyn Stanton, Mr David Rumbelow, Mrs Joy Hadley, Revd Canon Rodney Nicholson Revd Shelagh Jones, Mrs Pam Dean Parish Visitors: Pat Herbert, Sheila Waller, Annie Harrison, Louis Taylor, Frankie Taylor, Peter Brooke

Group Safeguarding Representative: Revd Les Slow 303888 South Wold Deanery Synod Representatives: Revd Bronnie Broadhurst, Heather Young

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Members of the Pocklington Parochial Church Council:

Hilary Slow, Nigel Laws, David Brown, Ian Ryder, Louis Taylor, Kath Gilbank, Lyn Stanton, Carol Taylor, Karen Hoop, Polly Warcup, Heather Young, Jill Kemmenoe

Pocklington Group of Churches Pastoral Team

The Pastoral Team is available to visit the bereaved, those who are ill, the housebound, or anyone who would like someone to talk to .This is an important part of the Church’s ministry and mission but we can only visit those we know about. So if you, or anyone you know, would welcome a visit from a member of the church family, please contact us and we will arrange for a member of the Pastoral Team to visit.

Church Wardens: St Giles, Burnby Mr C Soukup 306154 Mr J Hewitt 302622

St Ethelburga, Gt Givendale Mr J Goodhart 368817 Mrs M Stephens 01262 678153

St Martin, Hayton Mrs E Thackray 304317

St Mary, Huggate Mrs R Braithwaite 01377 288422 Mrs S Dale 01377 288233

All Saints, Londesborough Mrs J Fletcher 01430 873554

St Margaret, Millington Mrs S Sheard 304783

St James, Nunburnholme Dr A Henworth 302156

All Saints, Pocklington Mr N Laws 304307 Mrs H Slow 303888

All Saints, Shiptonthorpe Mrs F Bailey 01430 873318

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A new place for worship and remembering a friend by Rodney Nicholson So we move our Sunday worship to Pocklington School from August 11th to mid-October. I guess there are some parishes where such a change might tempt a few parishioners to take a few weeks’ holiday from church. Those faint-hearts might offer the excuse that there’s nowhere like the proper church, so that meeting elsewhere just isn’t the same. This will not be true of All Saints’ people because members of our congregation worship God, not a building, and believe in the truth of William Cowper’s words: “Jesus, where’er thy people meet, there they behold thy mercy seat; where’er they seek thee, thou art found, and every place is hallowed ground.” In other words, our Sunday services are equally hallowed, whether they are in church or the school chapel. Like much of life, it’s a balance. We rightly value highly our historic building, house of prayer as it is and the focus of much activity. The village churches feel the same about their places of worship, and it has been a delight to move our Thursday evening prayers to different venues: Londesborough, for example, this month and Burnby in September. But, like Solomon in the Old Testament, we know that God does not really live in earthly temples, even though they may help us to draw nearer to him. So, for a few weeks, we enjoy the same service in a fresh setting. In fact, this could be a time of significant spiritual growth for All Saints. Just as a parish can gain immensely from a church week or weekend away, so we can benefit greatly from our period in the school chapel. Worship is coloured by the geography of the building, the atmosphere created and the particular people around us. Some things may be a little strange, but that hardly matters as it’s only for a few weeks. Far better is to see this time as a God-given opportunity which may never be repeated in our lifetime. As Christians we are a “tent people” because we are always moving on in the journey to which God calls us. There’s a danger in being too comfortable. Here we have “no enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come” – Hebrews 13:14. I am writing this the day after hearing of the death of our dear friend, the Revd Ken Townley. The news is so sad, especially of course for Dot and the family. We know that Ken is now beyond all pain and indeed more alive than ever, but we are only human and our human emotion is one of loss. We feel disappointed too that after all the promise of his ordination in the Minster in January, Ken so soon became unable to fulfil his long-awaited ordained ministry and to put into practice ideas which he had formed for St Catherine’s, Barmby Moor. So we are honest about heart-break and the reality of suffering. At the same time we hold to that unquenchable hope which is ours through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Whatever else it means, the Holy Communion deepens our hope, renews us in faith and grounds us in that overwhelming love of God from which nothing can ever separate us. Yours in Christ, Rodney Nicholson Prayer during the Vacancy: We continue to meet weekly to pray for every aspect of our church life at this time and for the appointment process for our new vicar. We meet on Thursday evenings at 7.30 pm. August at Londesborough and in September at Burnby. You are all warmly invited to join us Pam and Tony Burdon

Bridlington – and seaside thoughts by Rodney Nicholson I enjoyed a wonderful Saturday afternoon in three weeks ago, when Michelle Stephens, a churchwarden at Givendale, gave another of her tours of Bridlington old town followed by a splendid afternoon tea in her home – and all for £8 for Givendale church. We learnt that Bridlington old town and the seaside community a mile away remained separate areas until a hundred years ago. There were only three of us this time: church member Joan Young, one of her friends and myself. Normally the group is bigger. We started at Bridlington Priory, the massive cathedral-like church which, before the Dissolution of the Monasteries, was even grander than now. The visit whetted our appetite to go inside, which is not possible on Saturday afternoon. Michelle, however, pointed out all sorts of details, including two small sculptures of Charles and Camilla, commemorating their visit in 2013 to mark the 900th anniversary of the priory’s foundation. We paused at the old gate house, now housing the Bayle museum, before walking up and down High Street, where Michelle and her husband Frederick live. This period piece is really a walk back in time, on a par with a historic street in York, with bow windows and the rest. Michelle drew our attention to the buildings, from medieval to Georgian, showing how the line of the properties had changed over the years. Interestingly, rich and poor people have always lived close to one another in Bridlington’s High Street. A sewing machine repairer was just one of the unique businesses there. And so, after an information-packed two hours, it was tea at Michelle and Frederick’s listed home, meeting their gentle rescued Greyhound, Clare, and admiring their secret garden situated, as with other dwellings, at the back of the house. Many of us remember childhood visits to the seaside. I was fortunate, living only four miles from Morecambe, once popular with Bradfordians but subsequently a rather run- down place which has now been tastefully regenerated. Heysham was a few miles further away – renowned for its nettle beer, a rocky coast, the ancient St Patrick’s church and Heysham Head park, where a poor bear spent its lonely days in a three-level cage. Blackpool/St Annes-on-Sea lay to the south and Grange-over-Sands to the north. Bridlington is a reminder that there’s more to a resort than its sea front. Like anywhere, people’s lives are played out with their hopes and disappointments. Education, culture, art and music all have their place. Voluntary work goes on. Many churches exercise a profound ministry, welcoming visitors, serving their congregation and parish, and involving themselves, in Christ’s name, in much-needed mission and community work. Mothers’ Union members in Bridlington have taught English to asylum seekers and in Scarborough excellent work goes on at the West End centre. For a long time, across the country, seaside resorts have become notorious for their deprivation, sometimes linked to low wages, and drug taking. Young people in Scarborough, for example, say that most jobs are in care homes or shops, and one survey suggests that the town’s population of under-30s could drop by 9,000 in the next twenty years. A few enterprising youngsters, on the other hand, see a future in opening their own catering business. On a very different note, Neill Stannard, an ordinand at Ridley Hall, my old theological college, writes in their current “News” about his volunteering with the Beachy

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Head chaplaincy team. A Director, Head Chaplain and twenty-three volunteer chaplains run a round-the-clock service, with much prayer, persuading desperate people not to jump off the cliff. They pray to “win back the headland for God”. Yes, town, country and seaside all belong to God, so that activities of care, preservation of life and improvement of people’s environment must surely have his blessing, pointing to the wholeness which he wants for all creation.

All Saints Church lighting and decoration project 5th August – 12th October 2019

Church Services and Coffee Morning arrangements: Sunday 8am Communion (1st & 3rd Sunday in month) – Church Meeting Room Sunday 10.45am Communion – Pocklington School Chapel (Map overleaf) Monday Midday Prayers – Church Meeting Room Tuesday Coffee morning – Church Meeting Room Thursday 10am morning Service – Church Meeting Room Saturday Coffee morning – Church Meeting Room During this 10 week period, there will only be access to the meeting room, kitchen, downstairs WC and Rainbow room and to no other part of the Church. Access will only be via the back door on the North side of the Church. The office will be relocated to the Rainbow room downstairs during the project which will be open during the normal office hours Tuesday – Friday 9am - 12 noon. It is important and a requirement for Health and Safety reasons that no one beyond the contractors and those church officers directly involved with the project have access to the main part of the Church. There will be warning notices in place, and we ask that these instructions be adhered to. This is an exciting project and something that has needed to be undertaken for some time. It will mean that the interior of the church will be well lit, even on dull wintry days and old wiring will be replaced. On behalf of All Saints PCC we thank you for your patience and support during this period when we are undertaking this work, and if you have any questions please do contact the Church Wardens personally or contact the Church office. Hilary Slow and Nigel Laws, Church Wardens On behalf of the PCC

Magazines will be available in the downstairs kitchen (entrance via the back door). If you have any problems finding them, please contact the office (which will be re-housed in the Rainbow Room near the kitchen). Many thanks, Rowena

SUMMER COFFEE MORNING SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST 10 AM -12 NOON

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At our meeting on Tuesday, July 2nd our speaker was Revd. Jan Hardy who is the Vicar of Barmby Moor but a member of our Branch. At the moment there is no Branch in Barmby Moor but there are hopes of forming one shortly. She spoke about her 30 years as a Deacon before she eventually became a Vicar. Jan gave us a good insight into her Ministry Life. It was a most interesting and humorous talk.

On Thursday 18th July it was the York Archdeaconry Festival. This is an annual service and goes round the various churches in the York Archdeaconry. This year it fell to Pocklington to be the hosts and so the Branch prepared the refreshments. It was a lovely service prepared and led by Revd Rodney Nicholson. The preacher was Bishop David Wilborne who is now retired and lives in Scarborough. He is a very good friend of our new Archdeaconry Vice President, Barbara Richardson. Our thanks go to Barbara for organising everything. It was her first Archdeaconry Service as Vice President.Bishop David's sermon was inspiring and contained lots of funny anecdotes as well as putting over the importance of Mothers Union.

It was good to have Hilary Castle with us in her new role as Diocesan President and she commissioned Rodney as York Diocese Assistant Chaplain for Mothers Union. Rodney then commissioned Val Featherby as MU Southwold Deanery President. There were a number of Banners processed and it was good to see them at the front of Church.At the end of the service all were ready for the refreshments and plenty of Fellowship. Many thanks to all members who helped in any way.

On Thursday 1st August it is Day and all are invited to come and join us for Pimms, Tea or Coffee, Strawberries and Scones. From 2pm - 4pm. All donations will go to Mothers Union Projects for example- *Providing Caravan Holidays for needy families *Organising Sewing Groups *Setting up pig rearing projects *Reaching out to where there are drug related problems and F.G.M *Working to prevent child marriages Our next meeting is on Tuesday, 3rd September at 2pm when the speakers will be Mae and David Brown about “Our visit to the Holy Land “. All are welcome.

Many Blessings Josie Penter

The deadline for the September edition is Friday 23rd August and copy should be emailed to: [email protected]

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The Reader in Training On 7th September this title will change. At 11am at , nine new Readers will be licenced. We are all eagerly awaiting this occasion. But the learning doesn't stop here. We are continuing to study, although I will no longer be writing essays. Others will go forward to gain a diploma or even a degree. This means that the difficult academic work is not over for everyone! Being a Christian is a lifelong learning curve. A joyous adventure, learning to know God more and more, to love Him more and more, to learn more and more about His love for us. I do not enjoy producing pieces of academic writing, but the learning has been so amazing. I have often wanted to jump up and down and shout yes, yes!!!! God loves me!!! I have learned more and more what it means to love God. It has been a delight learning to serve in the 'village' churches. Always a warm welcome and new people to meet – new friends. I look forward to visiting them as often as possible. Little Saints has just started again, and I am involved with this. Children have been a large part of my learning over the last few years, so I am delighted to back as part of the team providing this activity. I am delighted to be joined by Carole Laws, Polly Warcup and Wendy Voke – or perhaps I should say that I am delighted that they are happy for me to join them. We have lots of plans for good things in the new school year. I would like to say thank you to the ministry team for all their support, Rodney as my Supervisor (he will still be filling this role), Pam and Tony for help with some aspects which troubled me, Bronnie and Brian for their constant support, David Rumbelow for his advice. Shelagh who has encouraged me and taught me when I have joined her for services. Lastly Les, who has made sure that I was fitted in for whatever training I have had to do. Sorry Les, you will still have to put up with me once I am licenced! Now that I have reached this point, this is where the learning really begins. I hope that you will be able to attend the service at the Minster. It is a lovely service. I have had an enormous amount of support from our congregation which has been greatly appreciated. The congregations in the villages have also been supportive, nobody complaining when I have been foisted upon them, funny accent and all. Now we are going to France for a long holiday. But as Arnold Schwarzenegger says, 'I'll be back'. I shall continue to pray and study the Bible, because this is my delight. I hope that I can continue to minister amongst you for many years. Barbara Myerscough

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The History of All Saints

Chris Bond with some pieces of ancient carved stonework which are believed to have been part of the original 1120 construction.

Around a hundred people came to All Saints church for a joint History Group and Church Friends event and enjoyed a fascinating talk about the history of the building.

As the leader of Pocklington U3A Medieval churches group, Chris Bond has visited every ancient church within 10 miles of Pocklington, so he has a broad knowledge base with which to compare the architecture of his hometown church. His detailed study of All Saints, Pocklington provided focus to answer and explain some major questions of the building’s origins and subsequent development. Using historical texts, architectural analysis and 3-D computer generated models he was able to show how the building progressed through the centuries.

Chris explained the ground penetrating radar survey of 2017 which showed features some six feet beneath the current Norman structure, indicating that not only was there a Saxon church on the same footprint, but that the site was significantly raised in later times.

Perhaps the most interesting period that Chris outlined was the 12th century. He was able to indicate the remaining features at the ends of the current nave that date back to the 1120s; then use the Romanesque carving to show how it was substantially extended and glorified circa 1185 when the north aisle was added. 10

Chris went on to guide his audience through subsequent centuries. The south aisle arcade and south transept were added shortly after the north in the early 13th century, followed by the imposing chancel arch. The tower is a Perpendicular C15th design most probably developed from an earlier Norman structure. All Saints never had a central tower as purported by some Victorian antiquarians.

In addition to what the stonework tells us about the stages of All Saints' development, Chris was able to describe that changes brought about by the Tudor reformation and through to the Victorian improvements. Finally the GPR survey suggests a mysterious empty space/chamber under the south transept.

All Saints continues to give up more information and secrets about both the building and the people who used it. By linking architecture with the history of important early churchmen associated with Pocklington and royal charters of Henry I, Chris was also able to venture 1122 as a starting date for the construction of All Saints, offering the intriguing possibility of celebrating a 900th anniversary in three years’ time.

Phil Gilbank

Ladies Breakfast The Ladies Breakfast on Saturday 13th July, was addressed by Canon Caroline Pinchbeck, the new Area Dean. 24 ladies enjoyed a hearty breakfast in the re-modelled Lilypad Cafe, Burnby Hall Gardens. Caroline, who grew up in Lincolnshire, talked about her background, university days at Durham and her ministry in Kent and now in East Riding. “It was a delightful and enjoyable time for me .It was my first visit which was a special thing for me” The vote of thanks was given by Hilary Slow Mae Brown

Millington Heritage Display at St Margaret’s Church The Millington Heritage exhibition supported by ‘The Heritage Fund’ is now on display at St Margaret’s church. This has been put together by local people gathering information from the community and researching archived references to the area. Due to limited space the display will be changed every 4-6 weeks. The new exhibition currently displayed is ‘The History of Millington School’, come and discover a fascinating insight into the pupils, teachers and the ‘OFSTED’ reports. A second display: ‘The Lost Houses of Millington’ shows the changes in Millington houses over the past century. Updates will be published regularly. We hope that you will visit regularly to learn about the heritage of Millington. The church is open daily 10am-4pm. Visitors are encouraged to leave comments in the visitor book and help by giving details of any additional information which could be added to the records of the display.

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Summary of Discussions from the May PCC Meeting by Nigel Laws, Church Warden The Minutes of the May PCC Meeting having been approved are available for reading on the Church notice board, and here is a summary of the main items discussed:  Lighting - Yorvik Electrical Contractors Ltd of York were appointed as contractor for the Lighting Project. A significant legacy has been set aside to cover the full cost of this work with no contribution required from general income.  Painting - The Architect was commissioned to draw up a specification for the painting works and go out to tender. Costs would be met again from the significant legacy.  Closure of Church - Les Slow to chair a working party to make all the necessary preparations and arrangements for the closure of the church during the refurbishment works.  Porch Floor - Architects to undertake a survey and prepare a plan to repair the Porch floor.  Little Saints – This was up and running and funds made available to support the work and thanks expressed to those involved.  Gluten Free Communion - The whole discussion lay in the context of caring for one another and taking account of those with the digestive condition Coeliac. A variety of different methods of dealing with the situation were discussed with no conclusion reached but further discussion would continue with members of the Ministry team.  Finance – The revised budget report was discussed and there was a predicted deficit of £13,000 in the current year. Items discussed included, review of all costs, alternative fund raising events and increased giving. David Brown would Chair a Group to organize the All Saints celebration weekend (1st to 3rd. November), when the work is finished on the church. Our Freewill Giving to the Diocese was discussed, especially bearing in mind the current clergy vacancy. We had committed £58,000 for this year; our commitment should be carefully considered for next year.  All Saints to become a Registered Charity - As our turnover is now just short of £100,000 per annum we will shortly start work to register with the Charity Commission in our own name.  Role of a P.C.C. Member – PCC training would take place at All Saints Church July 13th  Steps to the Meeting Room – Following incidents using the stairs by visitors and helpers during Sunday and Saturday coffee mornings it was agreed that coffee would be prepared and served upstairs similarly to Tuesday Coffee mornings to minimize accidents. The dual use of the Vestry on a Sunday was discussed, but with planning and compromise this was considered the safest solution.  Vacancy Update The Church wardens were waiting for a date in the near future with the Bishop and Area Dean 75th Anniversary of V.E.Day - Letter received by Kathy Gilbank and it was suggested this should be a Community Event. (8th to 10th May 2020). Kathy would liaise with the Town Council.

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August Services in the Pocklington Group of Churches Burnby 4th August 9.15 am Family Communion (CW) Great Givendale 11th August 6.00 pm Evening Prayer (BCP) 25th 9.15 am Holy Communion (BCP)

Hayton 18th August 9.15 am Morning Prayer (CW)

Huggate 4th August 9.15 am All Age Worship 11th 6.00 pm Evening Prayer (BCP) 18th 9.15 am Holy Communion (CW) 25th 9.15 am Morning Prayer (CW)

Londesborough 4th August 10.45 am Morning Prayer (BCP) 11th 10.45 am Holy Communion (BCP) 25th 10.45 am Morning Prayer (CW)

Millington 11th August 9.15 am Holy Communion (CW) 25th 9.15 am All Age Worship

Nunburnholme 4th August 10.45 am All Age Worship- Baptism in the service 18th 10.45 am Family Communion (CW)

Pocklington 4th August 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) 4th 10.45 am Family Communion (CW) 11th 10.45 am Sung Eucharist (CW) –At Pocklington School 18th 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) 18th 10.45 am Sung Eucharist (CW) –At Pocklington School 25th 10.45 am Sung Eucharist (CW) –At Pocklington School

Shiptonthorpe 4th August 10.45 am Holy Communion (BCP) 11th 10.45 am All Age Worship 18th 10.45 am Morning Prayer (BCP) 25th 10.45 am Family Communion (CW)

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PARISH REGISTERS

We have welcomed into the Christian Family through Baptism: 7th July Everley Maureen Tyrrell Pocklington

7th July Noah Bear Newson Pocklington

7th July Ritchie Newson Pocklington

14th July Brendon-Thomas Robin Nicholson-Gatenby Pocklington

21st July Sebastian Thompson Pocklington

21st July Blake Thompson Pocklington

We have united in Marriage through the love of God 29th June Matthew James Parkin and Amy Victoria Ryder Great Givendale

19th July Connor Nathan Murray and Bethany Amy Peach-Harrison Pocklington

We have commended to God’s sure keeping with thanksgiving:

22nd July Barbara Jayne Waite Pocklington

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PASTORAL SERVICES Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals

To enquire about arrangements for these services please call at the Parish Office in the Church or phone 01759 306045 Office hours are Tuesday to Friday 9am to 12 noon (Outside these hours by appointment) Scale of fees and charges for 2019 Baptisms There is no fee for a service of Baptism Certificate of Baptism, if required. £14.00

Weddings Publication of Banns. £30.00 Certificate of Banns, if required. £14.00 Marriage Service. £455.00 Certificate of Marriage at registration. £4.00 Verger £40.00 Organist £80.00 Bells £120.00 Heating £55.00

Please note that an additional charge will be made if extra facilities are required. We regret that it is not always possible to come back into the Church for additional photographs after the service. Funerals Funeral service in Church £195 00 Cremation pre or post service in Church £28.00 Funeral service at Crematorium or cemetery £195.00 Please note that additional fees may apply and the office will advise Verger £35.00 Organist £80.00 Heating £55.00

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A Prayer for the life of our Parishes and Churches O God ,make the door of this church wide enough to receive all who need human love and fellowship; narrow enough to shut out envy ,pride and strife. Make its threshold smooth enough to be no stumbling block for children, nor to straying feet, but rugged and strong to turn back the tempter’s power. God make the doorway of this house the entrance to your eternal kingdom. Amen

Parish Church of All Saints, Pocklington Church office 01759 306045 Office hours are Tuesday to Friday 9am to 12 noon Office @allsaintspock.plus.com

Electoral Roll Officer Doreen Pea 305552 Flower Team Contact Ann Theakston 302731 Little Saints Leader Barbara Myerscough 303331 Magazine Editor David Brown 305521 Magazine Distribution Rowena Protheroe 304984 Mothers Union Secretary Dot Townley 318182 Organist and Choirmaster Michael Cooper 305929 Parish Administrators Sue Currier and Carole Laws 306045 Pastoral Coordinator Revd Bronnie Broadhurst 307479 PCC Secretary Vacancy Planned Giving /Gift Aid Sue Currier 0740 1133219 Treasurer David Brown 305521 Verger Ian Ryder 318640

For all Church and Meeting Room bookings please contact the Church Office For more information about the Church, please visit our websites

www.pocklingtongroupofchurches.org www.pocklingtonchurchfriends.org.uk www. pockflyingman.org.uk

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